Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 vs TeamGroup T-Create Classic 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL42

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3866 MHz · CL18
GEAR SCORE 75.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed74
Latency95
Generation62
VS
RAM · TeamGroup

TeamGroup T-Create Classic 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL42

2×16 GB · DDR5 · 5200 MHz · CL42
GEAR SCORE 75.0 / 100Very good
Capacity90
Speed70
Latency49
Generation100
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 and TeamGroup T-Create Classic 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75.

  • Total capacity: TeamGroup T-Create Classic 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: TeamGroup T-Create Classic 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,866 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 leads (CL18 vs CL42).
  • Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 has lower true latency (9.3 ns vs 16.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

TeamGroup T-Create Classic 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL42

If you care most about total capacity, speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18TeamGroup T-Create Classic 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL42
75Gear score75
DDR4TypeDDR5
16 GBTotal capacity32 GB
2×8 GBKit2×16 GB
3,866 MHzSpeed5,200 MHz
CL18CAS latencyCL42

The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.

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FAQ

Is Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 or TeamGroup T-Create Classic 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 and TeamGroup T-Create Classic 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75. Total capacity: TeamGroup T-Create Classic 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: TeamGroup T-Create Classic 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,866 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 leads (CL18 vs CL42).

Which one is faster?

Speed: TeamGroup T-Create Classic 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,866 MHz).